Pathology Support • Warrington Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPathology Support with Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT in Warrington\n\n The role Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions when undertaking routine cleaning duties. Work flexibly and prioritise tasks as required. Able to contribute effectively as part of a team to support others in ensuring satisfactory completion of tasks. The post holder will be required to have good keyboard skills. Excellent communication skills and telephone manner are also essential together with the ability to work as a team member coping within a busy environment and working to deadlines. Training will be given in all aspects of the role and an ability to work autonomously once trained is essential. To maintain standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the Pathology Directorate using appropriate materials and equipment. To fulfil requests for forms and consumables from General Practices and other external users. To fulfil requests for consumables from wards and departments with Warrington and Halton Hospitals To respond to telephone and email enquiries from GPs and other external users in respect of consumables and/or laboratory forms. To ensure all specimens (including referred specimens) are adequately documented. To prepare referred samples for transportation to reference laboratories. About us Main tasks and responsibilities Principal Responsibilities : To maintain standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the Pathology Directorate using appropriate materials and equipment. To facilitate laundry collection and distribution within the laboratory. To prepare sterilisation fluids as required To assist in the recycling of specimen containers (washing, labelling and storing) To support the cleaning and sterilisation of laboratory equipment as required. To fulfil requests for forms and consumables from General Practices and other external users. To fulfil requests for consumables from wards and departments with Warrington and Halton Hospitals To respond to telephone and email enquiries from GPs and other external users in respect of consumables and/or laboratory forms. To maintain appropriate files & records as required. To identify to senior/qualified staff any problems in relation to the above duties e.g. health & safety, stock control, etc. Pathology Specimen Reception Specimen Handling 1. To receive, sort, identify, label and record receipt of specimens as per Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs). This may involve providing or receiving information from hospital staff or patients. 2. To identify to senior/qualified staff any specimens and/or requests, which may cause problems (e.g. health & safety, inadequate identification and/or sample quality). 3. To ensure all specimens (including referred specimens) are adequately documented. 4. To prepare referred samples for transportation to reference laboratories. 5. To ensure all priority work is fast tracked to the appropriate department. 6. To monitor and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. Computer Use Duties 1. Operate the Pathology Computer System (MOLIS) and other Trust Computer Systems as appropriate (Sunquest ICE, Datix, Q-Pulse). 2. Access information by email, the WHH intranet and internet. Quality 1. Ensure that the personal quality and accuracy of the work is maintained despite frequent interruptions. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder. "}